Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47
Key Takeaway
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 1,540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,350 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03356 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 built?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 last inspected?
Flood Water Retarding Structure Site 47 was last inspected on January 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.